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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use a lawyer?
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The immigration process can be complicated and time-consuming.
Canadian immigration officers can exercise a lot of discretion,
even if you meet the minimum requirements for entry. If your application is lacking in any way, you can be denied a visa with no opportunity to present your case again.
We can ensure
that your application is presented effectively and maximize your
chances of suc cess. If problems develop, we can deal with them on
your behalf. We speak the same legalistic
language as immigration officials. Let us handle the headaches so
you won't have to. Only lawyers
can offer the following:
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A conversation (or written communication) between a client
and lawyer is privileged, meaning anything you say to a lawyer
can not be disclosed without your consent.
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Lawyers are bound by a strict ethical code to act in the best
interests of their clients.
- Lawyers are governed by law societies in each province that
set strict practice rules and require all lawyers to purchase
liability insurance.
- You may have to hire a lawyer if your case becomes complicated.
An immigration consultant or a government official can offer none of the above. If you wish
to verify Mr. Panusa's status as a lawyer, please contact the Law
Society of British Columbia at (604) 669-2533 or visit their website
at www.lawsociety.bc.ca
to learn more about a lawyer's duties to his or her clients.
Why should I use PanCanadian over another law firm?
PanCanadian advises clients no matter where they intend to live
in Canada, we offer the following advantages and services over other firms:
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We are a firm that provides personalized service. You can discuss aspects of your case with us at anytime. We respond to all e-mails within 1 business day (often within a few hours).
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We do not use paralegals or secretaries to handle the bulk
of a client's work. A lawyer (usually Mr. Panusa) will handle your file from beginning
to end.
- We charge a very competitive flat fee with no hidden or per
hour charges.
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Our founder, Mr. Gianpaolo (John) Panusa, has a Master of Law degree from the University of
Cambridge, a qualification that very few lawyers have obtained.
Ok, I'd like to use your services. How do we get started?
We'll ask you several detailed questions to determine your chances
of success. If we determine that you have a reasonable chance of
success at securing a visa, we will agree to represent you (we will
not waste your time or your money if you have little or no chance
of obtaining a visa). We will then send you a retainer letter by
email, which will give you details about our fees and the services
we will provide to you. After you receive it, you will sign it and
fax (or email) it back to us. You may then pay your initial fee
through this website (we use Paypal and other services to keep things safe for you
-- we don't want you to send your credit card number over the internet
to us). After that, we're all set to go. Contact
us now.
How long will the process take?
This is a difficult question to answer. Depending on your circumstances,
the immigration process can take between 6 months and two years
or more. There are several provincial programs designed to speed
up the process for certain workers. No matter how long the process
takes, your fee will cover all of our work during that period (unless
something very unusual arises, or if we are required to go to court
on your behalf). Contact us for more
information.
I've already started the immigration process on my own and
I've run into problems - can you help me?
Yes. Although we typically see immigration files through from start
to finish, we are available to assist you if you have started the
process on your own and you are now experiencing difficulties with
Immigration Canada. We will charge you on a per hour basis for these
services. Our clients in this category usually send us a list of questions through e-mail, and we send back a detailed response.
Can you assist me in finding business opportunities, property
or employment once I arrive in Canada?
Yes. We can assist in these
areas through our many partners. We encourage our clients to stay
in touch with us once they arrive, as we can be a valuable source
of information in all aspects of Canadian law.
I am an immigration agent in a foreign country, would you
be interested in assisting my clients immigrate to Canada?
Yes, we are always open to discussing arrangements with foreign agents. Contact us to discuss this further.
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